Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Living Center (CLC) Admission Coordinator is a Registered Nurse whose primary focus is CLC screening and placement. The coordinator must understand the admission criteria for each CLC program area and collaborate with healthcare-system members and stakeholders to provide a seamless, timely referral system for Veterans seeking CLC admission.

The role includes nursing-process responsibilities when providing or supervising direct patient care, administering medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines, gathering data for program planning and placement, and initiating consultation on complex administrative and clinical issues. The coordinator supports patient planning assessments, identifies barriers and transition activities, monitors bed availability, and communicates screening outcomes. The position also coordinates with VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare providers to address patient needs, delegates appropriate care, contributes expertise on the CLC admission process, and maintains working knowledge of virtual care modalities such as Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) and Veteran Video Connect (VCC).

The VA describes its care model as a Whole Health System that supports personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to the Veteran’s community. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. Telework and virtual work are not available.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent nursing education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered-nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the announcement describes a Graduate Nurse Technician exception for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, experience, and grade-level criteria applicable to the appointment, as detailed in the announcement.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and complete required onboarding and background/security checks.
• Applicants selected for a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Complete the application requirements detailed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Two years of registered-nurse experience.
• Comfort with chart review and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise direct patient care, performing all elements of the nursing process.
• Administer medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collect and maintain data to support program planning and placement.
• Initiate consultation for complex administrative and clinical issues.
• Assist with patient-planning assessments, identify barriers, and coordinate activities needed to transition patients into the CLC setting.
• Monitor bed availability and serve as the point of contact for screening-decision outcomes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare providers to address patient needs.
• Seek guidance on improving care for patients and families.
• Delegate elements of care to appropriate individuals based on assessed needs, patient condition, and safety.
• Serve as a resource expert for the CLC Admission Process and provide input in unit- and facility-level meetings.
• Maintain working knowledge of virtual care modalities, including Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) and Veteran Video Connect (VCC), to support patient-driven holistic care plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree